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According to a reliable source, Keanu Reeves is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2015. But while the actor's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 50-year-old actor, as a 2015 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Reeves so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the actor have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Beyrouth Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Beyrouth (Keanu Reeves' hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the actor was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#ReevesPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”— @TomMiller, 30 Mar 2015